Empire

An empire is a large nation that has typically expanded by conquering or at least politically dominating other nations. The result is an ethnically and culturally diverse population that is effectively ruled by a particular ethnic/cultural group. The term "empire" stems from "imperium", which refers to the authority (specifically to command a Roman Army).

The chief executive of an empire often carries the title of Emperor or some variation of it. Rule by hereditary Monarchy with absolute however is not necessary for a nation to be called an Empire (see the British Empire).

Historical Empires

• Hittite Empire
• Neo Assyrian Empire
• Persian Empire
• Macedonian Empire
• Roman Empire
• Chinese Empire (221BCE to 1916CE)
• Ottoman Empire (1299 to 1922)
• Aztec Empire
• Inca Empire
• British Empire
• German Reich (1871-1918)
• The Tsardom of Russia (1547 to 1917)
• Empire of Japan

Science Fiction Empires

• Galactic Empire
• Galactic Empire (Foundation Series)
• Imperium of Man
• Tau Empire
• Galactic Empire (Legend of the Galactic Heroes)
• Klingon Empire
• Romulan Star Empire
• Dominion
• Holy Empire of Britannia (Code Geass)
• Centauri Republic (B5)